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ColoradoHB26-11562026 Regular SessionHouse

Department of Higher Education Supplemental

Sponsored By: Emily Sirota (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Revenue & Budget

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More funding for Colorado higher education

The law adds funding for Colorado’s Department of Higher Education for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025. It updates the department’s existing budget and supports programs covered by that budget. The available text does not identify a total dollar amount or a direct household payment or benefit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 88 • No: 56

Senate vote • 2/20/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 22 • No: 11

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Committee of the whole: Cow * (s.001)

Yes: 11 • No: 19

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1156 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

House vote • 2/12/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 42 • No: 21

House vote • 2/10/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1156 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/12/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/11/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/11/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/11/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/19/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/18/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/12/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

    2/11/2026House

  11. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/10/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/6/2026House

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